Loathed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈlōt͟h/

Meaning & Definition of Loathed

Loathed (verb)

  1. to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance, detest

Loathed (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hated, despised

    similar: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged
    opposite: beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Loathed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to dislike strongly

    "I simply loathe tapioca pudding"

    similar: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, execrated, hated, had it in for
    related: deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, disdained, disfavored, scorned
    opposite: loved
    near: desired, fancied, favored, liked, preferred, enjoyed, relished, admired, adored, approved (of), esteemed, hallowed, idolized, revered, venerated, worshipped, cherished, prized, treasured

Related Entry: Loathe (verb)

Loathe is a different word from Loathed. The synonyms below are for loathe, not for loathed.

  1. to dislike strongly

    "I simply loathe tapioca pudding"

    similar: abhor, abominate, despise, detest, execrate, hate, have it in for
    related: deplore, deprecate, disapprove (of), discountenance, disdain, disfavor, scorn
    opposite: love
    near: desire, fancy, favor, like, prefer, enjoy, relish, admire, adore, approve (of), esteem, hallow, idolize, revere, venerate, worship, cherish, prize, treasure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Loathed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Loathed:

abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, unfavorite, unbeloved, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged, had it in for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Loathed

Words with the opposite meaning of Loathed:

beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered, prized, treasured

Related Words for Loathed

deplored, deprecated, disapproved (of), discountenanced, scorned

Near Antonyms of Loathed

desired, fancied, liked, preferred, enjoyed, approved (of), hallowed, idolized, venerated, worshipped

Word Forms of Loathed

Inflections: loathing

Derived words: loather (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Loathed

Middle English lothen, from Old English lāthian to dislike, be hateful, from lāth

First known use: 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Loathed

What does "Loathed" mean?

"Loathed" means to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance, detest. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance, detest. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Loathed"?

Other words for "Loathed" include abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked and execrated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Loathed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Loathed"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Loathed". Common alternatives include abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated and unfavorite.

What is the opposite of "Loathed"?

Antonyms of "Loathed" include beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite and fond. Near antonyms include desired, fancied, liked and preferred.

How do you use "Loathed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Loathed" in a sentence: "I simply loathe tapioca pudding".

Is "Loathed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Loathed" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Loathed"?

"Loathed" is pronounced /ˈlōt͟h/.

What is the origin of the word "Loathed"?

"Loathed" comes from Middle English lothen, from Old English lāthian to dislike, be hateful, from lāth. First known use: 12th century.